Star Tattoo designs

There are some things that you should know about star tattoos and what each type of star means.

Get Your Star Tattoo

Star tattoos are available in many variants. More and more people choose them to decorate their skin on their shoulders, back, hips, ankles, arms or other different positions. As a matter of fact, star tattoos look great, just because the star has a harmonious design. The star can appear in many variations, sometimes combined with the sun, or the moon, or all three together, sometimes people get the start of David or shooting stars. There are a myriad number of designs that the star can take. Some star tattoos have an astrological significance.

The Number of Points Counts

The star tattoos are available as 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 or even 9 pointed stars. The 4 pointed stars can be the symbol of the cross, and this type of tattoo was very popular in the early Native American tribes. It's the simplest model, but it looks great. The 5 pointed stars can have different significance. If the 5 pointed star is filled on the inside, is the very symbol of the star. This tattoo can be placed anywhere on the body and it looks nice. The pentacle is another 5 pointed star, which can take the meaning of witchcraft, the feminine energy and it is usually a symbol for paganism. The 5 points have a particular significance: that of the elements: the air, fire, spirit, water and earth. The reversed pentacle has a hidden, dark meaning. It is associated with the satanic pentagram, as it represents the horns of the devil.

The 6 pointed star is actually the Jewish Star of David. The 7 pointed star is believed to be the symbol of perfection, the perfect man. The hectogram can also mean lucky, charm or childhood. The 8 pointed star stands for the cross of Saint John . It was also the symbol of the Knights of Malta, representing the 8 knightly virtues: perseverance, loyalty, tact, gallantry, dexterity, explicitness, observation and sympathy. It may be also the symbol of the fire service employees, as many firemen like to get an 8 pointed star tattoo. Last, but not lest, the 9 pointed star tattoo stands for the unity of the world, being the eternal connection of the three trinities.

All in all, make sure you know the significance of each type of star before getting it tattooed on your skin. Choose the star tattoo that is the most suitable for you and wear it with pride.